Polar Coordinates are another way to express where a point in space is in relation to another. Polar Coordinates work much in the same way you might give someone directions to your house. You would give someone a direction to go and then how far they should travel in that direction. The same would be true if you have ever done a compass course. See the example below on giving directions from Riley to Notre Dame.
Driving directions to Cavanaugh Dr3.8 mi – about 12 minsSuggested routes
Direction
Distance
1.
Head north on Fellows St toward E Calvert St
0.6 mi
2.
At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit and stay on Fellows St
0.2 mi
3.
Turn right at IN-23/ IN-933/ E Sample St
0.1 mi
4.
Slight left at S Eddy St/ IN-23Continue to follow IN-23
1.7 mi
5.
Continue on N Eddy St
0.7 mi
6.
Turn left at Moose Krause Circle
0.2 mi
7.
Turn left at Old Juniper Rd
0.2 mi
8.
Turn left at Cavanaugh Dr
0.1 mi
Cavanaugh Dr
The robot uses this to get pointing in the direction that you want to travel and then go the distance you specify.
This might be written as 4.5 inches at 45°. This would make an angled line.
Polar Coordinates
Polar Coordinates are another way to express where a point in space is in relation to another. Polar Coordinates work much in the same way you might give someone directions to your house. You would give someone a direction to go and then how far they should travel in that direction. The same would be true if you have ever done a compass course. See the example below on giving directions from Riley to Notre Dame.Driving directions to Cavanaugh Dr3.8 mi – about 12 mins
The robot uses this to get pointing in the direction that you want to travel and then go the distance you specify.
This might be written as 4.5 inches at 45°. This would make an angled line.